Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann considered international retirement after being overlooked for the France captaincy. PSG star Kylian Mbappe was named Les Bleus captain this week. AS says Griezmann saw himself at Euro 2024 wearing the armband; Didier Deschamps' decision has come as a huge blow for the forward, to such an extent that he even considered international retirement on the...Full Story »

Former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has said an emotional farewell to football after being forced to hang up his boots for medical reasons. Lucas says tearful farewell Calls time on playing career Health reason have forced an early retirement WHAT HAPPENED? Lucas has been forced to hang up his boots at the age of 36 due to a heart condition. The former Liverpool man was withdrawn fro...Full Story »

Premier League giants Manchester United are set to join the battle for Jude Bellingham this summer. The England midfielder is a huge target for nearly every top club in Europe. The Borussia Dortmund ace is likely to leave for a British record transfer fee, if he comes to the Premier League. Per The Telegraph, United could emerge as frontrunners if they are ready to splash the cash on Bellin...Full Story »

Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly both very interested in the potential transfer of Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Julian Brandt. The Germany international has shone in his time in the Bundesliga with both Dortmund and former club Bayer Leverkusen, but his future is now in some doubt as he approaches the final year of his contract. Brandt’s current Dortmund deal expires in 2...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly not given up on entering the running for the potential transfer of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that he views Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid as the three teams currently in the frame to sign Bellingham, but it may be that we can’t quite rule out Chelsea yet either. The Blues have spent big under Todd...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham's dad held a transfer meeting before the match against Chelsea Jude Bellingham's dad reportedly held a transfer meeting in London on the same day as the game against Chelsea. The teenage midfielder was part of the Borussia Dortmund side to line up against the Blues at Stamford Bridge in their Champions League round of 16 second leg on Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, though, ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi praised Kylian Mbappe for scoring a hat trick in the World Cup final and said it was amazing that his display wasn't enough to see France lift the trophy. Messi won his first World Cup title with Argentina after they beat France 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Qatar. The Argentina captain scored twice while his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe became the seco...Full Story »

Graham Potter praised Marc Cucurella after the decision to restore him to Chelsea’s defence was vindicated by a brilliant individual display against Borussia Dortmund.The Blues reversed a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Germany to seal a stunning Champions League fightback and hand Potter his finest night as manager at Stamford Bridge.Cucurella had been left out of the manager’s la...Full Story »

Julian Brandt is a target for Arsenal Arsenal have reportedly revived their interest in Julian Brandt with the Germany attacker supposedly keen to follow 'close friend' Kai Havertz into the Premier League. Brandt is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Dortmund and has put himself back on the radar of several European teams with his performances this year. The 26-year-old was track...Full Story »

Liverpool could have had a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham with Borussia Dortmund plotting a move to find his replacement. Liverpool’s interest in Bellingham is no secret, with Fabrizio Romano confirming to CaughtOffside via his Substack column that the England international is their priority for the summer. Dortmund will of course need to find a replacement, and they’r...Full Story »